NZ Domestic Rugby 2022

[Dan54]

You'd think Turbos would take him in a heartbeat but 'canes probably not so much, they're pretty well off for midfielders right now, as are most of the other Super Rugby teams.

You reckon MP (Moana Pasifika)? He could be looking at Tonga WC time?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^ that would possibly be a good fit. Imagine him & Kata in tandem...

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

I'll believe it when I see it but Liam Messam has announced he's finishing with "top level" rugby after NPC.

 

[Dan54]

I'll believe it when I see it but Liam Messam has announced he's finishing with "top level" rugby after NPC.

Yep but just maybe one more year next year?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Pretty sure he'll turn out for Hautapu so if Mooloos get a few injuries in the loose forwards...

 

[Dan54]

Just got home from Taranaki/Wellington pre season game. Was actually a bloody good game, real bloody competitive and both teams looked at pretty full strength. Wellington won 29-21 looked good especially first half, thought Reuben Love looked pretty sharp . Was good to see game at Borders club in Waverly,30 minutes south of here) so was able to lean on fence just 5 metres etc from sideline and really hear and feel everything.Also no sharge or anything to get in so all in all a good lead into NPC next week. Only heard about game being on when ref of college game I was at this morning mentioned it to me.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Shield defence highlights

Hawke's Bay 95 (Ma'afu-Afungia 3, Tuitavuki 2, Walker-Leawere, Sapsford, Weber, Godfrey, Makene 2, Higgins, Evans, Gimblett, Smith tries; Godfrey 10/14 cons, Toala 0/1 con)
Poverty Bay 22 (Mokomoko, Purvis 2, Walters tries; Purvis 0/2 cons, Patrico 1/1 con)
HT: 54-10

Presumably the "new" Magpies jersey is just for the NPC.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

NPC Week 1:

Manawatu v Canterbury
Friday 5 August
7.05pm, Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North

Counties Manukau v Otago
Saturday 6 August
2.05pm, Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe

Waikato v Hawke’s Bay
Saturday 6 August
4.35pm, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton

Auckland v North Harbour
Saturday 6 August
7.05pm, Eden Park, Auckland

Taranaki v Northland
Sunday 7 August
2.05pm, Pukekura Park, New Plymouth

Tasman v Southland
Sunday 7 August
2.05pm, Landsdowne Park, Blenheim

Wellington v Bay of Plenty
Sunday 7 August
4.35pm, Sky Stadium, Wellington

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Player movement guide:

SEASON PREVIEW: Bunnings NPC (2022)

Bring on the 2022 edition of the Bunnings NPC. Gone are the days of a Premiership and Championship winner. This year there will only be one champion, with the competition moving to a odds and evens format.

www.allblacks.com

Odds Conference: Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau, Hawke's Bay, Otago, Southland, Waikato (defending champions) & Wellington.

Evens Conference: Auckland, Canterbury, Manawatu, North Harbour, Northland, Taranaki & Tasman.

"Odds" & "Evens" refers to Standings from last year.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Highlights

 

[Dan54]

Boy that Manawatu/Canterbury game was a reminder if anyone needed it, how important tight 5 is in game of rugby. Manawatu had just no ball almost whole game.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Liam Messam finally brings up his 100th for Mooloos...

Edit: ... & of course plays the full 90.

Magpies in black & white hoops, I'm beginning to wonder if some *stakeholders* but the kibosh on that horrendous thing they unveiled pre-season.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Super Satdy highlights:

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Mako v Stags now at 6:30 due to "travel disruptions".

Edit: Stags had to drive to Christchurch for a flight to Wellington that got diverted to Palmy then drove to Wellington & back to P'ram to catch a charter flight to Blenheim. In hindsight they shouldn't have got off the bus in Cheechee.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Sober-up Sundy highlights

 

[Mr Pilfer]

Campbell Parata went alright for Tasman, should be ready to step up for the Force next season with Pasitoa injured

 

[Dan54]

Campbell Parata went alright for Tasman, should be ready to step up for the Force next season with Pasitoa injured

Campbell actually only played one game for Tasman that I recall, he went well in that game, but as a rule he never did as well as I hoped as he never really cracked team. I had watched him play for Southport a few years back and had hoped he would go a bit better than he did. But I do still hope he will be ok at Force as he matures.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Campbell actually only played one game for Tasman that I recall, he went well in that game, but as a rule he never did as well as I hoped as he never really cracked team. I had watched him play for Southport a few years back and had hoped he would go a bit better than he did. But I do still hope he will be ok at Force as he matures.

Thank the Lord he didn't end up the playmaking Tar Pit that is the Rebels.

Going to a good coach with Simon Cron. Force have signed well to put people around him when he gets a chance.

 

[KiwiM]

Campbell actually only played one game for Tasman that I recall, he went well in that game, but as a rule he never did as well as I hoped as he never really cracked team. I had watched him play for Southport a few years back and had hoped he would go a bit better than he did. But I do still hope he will be ok at Force as he matures.

Parata played 10 on the weekend for Tasman - and looked handy.

 

[KiwiM]

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